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Holland america cruise ship Eurodam review - cruise ship Eurodam 2018

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πŸ‘οΈ 45K viewsπŸ“… 8 years ago⏱️ 7:37

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of the Holland America ship Eurodam, noting its mid-sized capacity of approximately 2,100 passengers which helps prevent overcrowding. The ship features significant deck space and a pool with a retractable roof designed for Alaskan itineraries. Accommodations are described as well-appointed, specifically highlighting the luxury of the Neptune and Pinnacle suites. Onboard amenities include the environmentally focused Greenhouse salon and spa, as well as various musical entertainment venues such as the BB King Blues lounge and the Billboard area. Culinary options range from the main dining room to specialty restaurants like the Pinnacle Grill and Tamarind, which focuses on Asian influences and the four elements of cooking. The creator also mentions enrichment programs through the BBC Earth experience and interactive culinary classes in the Test Kitchen. While the ship offers high-quality dining and relaxation, the creator notes that the experience is geared toward an older demographic rather than those seeking high-energy activities like water slides. The review concludes with the creator expressing interest in booking a future Alaskan cruise on this vessel.

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How This Review Compares

This review's score for Eurodam
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Eurodam
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

it's one of those cruise lines that I go on occasionally but it's not up there with the big three that I usually go on Norwegian royal and princess

the staterooms onboard are very well appointed and in fact the yura dam and all in America has some of the best Suites out there

they have the BB King Blues lounge which is all about the Jazz they have the billboard what they call billboard on board which is lots of classic top 50 hits

it's gonna be a luxurious good food relaxing fun entertainment lots of music venues lots of places to get drinks

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Try Test Kitchen for onboard food demonstrations and classes
βœ“Book a night at Tamarind restaurant for Asian-inspired cuisine
βœ“Enjoy afternoon tea time during port days for elegant desserts

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship may feel geared towards an older crowd β€” It's a luxurious, relaxing cruise with good food and entertainment, not focused on high-energy activities

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Holland America worth considering compared to bigger cruise lines?
QWhat are the key features and amenities of the Eurodam ship?
QWhat type of traveler would enjoy a Holland America cruise?

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